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Council welcomes shared–user pathway funding
Shoalhaven City Council Mayor, Joanna Gash has welcomed a funding announcement by Member for South Coast, Shelley Hancock that will allow construction of two shared–user…
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Cultural precinct named Bunjil Place
Bunjil Place has been revealed as the official name of the Casey Cultural Precinct. The new name and its supporting brand were unveiled at a…
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ALGWA Pathways to Success 2015
The Australian Local Government Women’s Association (ALGWA) is inviting attendees to book now for its 2015 Pathways to Success conference taking place in the Central…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Whitsunday Regional Council, QLD
The Whitsunday region encompasses a total land area of 23,862 square kilometres, which includes the 74 Whitsunday Islands and major townships of Airlie Beach, Bowen,…
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Councillor profiles – This month from Goondiwindi Regional Council, QLD
I’ve been Mayor since amalgamations in Queensland, so for the last seven years. I commenced in the former Goondiwindi Town Council in 2000. I became…
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Coastal adaptation group
The Peron Naturaliste Partnership (PNP), of which the City of Busselton is a member, has won an Australian Coastal Award for Climate Adaptation at the…
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Crisis housing under new management
A homelessness accommodation and support service in Maranoa will remain open after a solution for the service’s future was brokered between the Queensland Government and…
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Celebrating the environment through art
Sunshine Coast Council has announced a brand new environment award in the Sunshine Coast Art Prize, offering a cash prize of $10,000. Environment Portfolio Councillor…
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Year 3 students get a taste of Local Government
Students from Ben Venue Public School were given a glimpse into the world of Local Government with a tour of Armidale Dumaresq Council facilities. The…
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Council supports lease extension for Bli Bli land
Sunshine Coast Council has agreed to enter into a 30 year trustee lease and provide a letter of support to the Descendants of Australian South…
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Combating ice use
Moorabool Shire Council is teaming up with local healthcare providers, police and other levels of government to play its role in tackling the problem of…
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World first study promises reduced injuries
Members of Banyule Council’s tree care team donned body monitors last year in a world first research study designed to protect them from injuries related…











